The structure of the town church probably dates back to around 1215. The tower was not erected until 1428. The Romanesque chancel is both impressive and significant in the history of art. The Thuringian landgraves wanted to demonstrate their power with this church building, as it is an impressive revelation of the architectural spirit of the Staufer era. This chancel has survived all the storms of history and structural changes. In 1921, a memorial plaque was placed on the southern outer wall in memory of Creuzburg's greatest son, the composer Michael Praetorius.